Lili-Ann de Francesco Unveils a Sun-Drenched Single “It’s Okay (Bittersweet)”

Canadian singer-songwriter Lili-Ann de Francesco kicks off 2025 with purpose, unveiling “It’s Okay (Bittersweet),” a luminous and emotionally resonant preview from her forthcoming project Exhale. Wrapped in a sun-drenched, ethereal pop sound, the song dives into the fragile moments when friendships come to an end, with no path left forward.

Carried by a rhythmic pulse reminiscent of a long-lost pop-rock anthems of the early 2000s, “It’s Okay (Bittersweet)” is elevated by a catchy and bright chorus that creates a striking emotional contrast. Ahead of the Exhale EP, due in early 2026, “It’s Okay (Bittersweet)” will be available on all digital platforms starting June 12.

“I wrote ‘It’s Okay (Bittersweet)’ with some good friends, and it came from a place of needing to let go of something that just wasn’t right anymore. Sometimes the kindest thing you can do for yourself is walk away—even if it stings. It’s about finding strength in those bittersweet goodbyes. This one means a lot to me... it’s my first release as an independent artist after a pretty rough ride on a major label. I really hope people feel the warmth in it—the kind you can scream in your car, even if there’s a little ache underneath.” - Lili-Ann de Francesco.

Written by Lili-Ann de Francesco alongside Noa Vlessing, Éric Séguin and renowned musician and producer Derek Hoffman (Arkells, CARYS, Laraw).

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